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Got you on the list DesertBull! Seems like we have a fair amount of interest. Now let's see if most guys are interested in a free range hunt where hogs come and go from the hunting property or a high fence hunt where shooting opportunity is almost guaranteed. Let's hear it if you guys have a preference. That should help narrow things down.

For sure Adam, I have you on the top of my list of guys who might want to go. SEAZCoues is right there with you. Anybody else game for a trip like this? Might not be a bad idea to do one "scouting" trip before I take the Mrs. and the youngsters. Nick

I've been doing a ton of research on this topic. I want to kill a hog. What I've found out is the hogs are much bigger and the hunting is more expensive in California but there is more of a fair chase atmosphere there. Texas is much less expensive per hog, but quite a ways further for travel to the better hog areas. I've also discovered that there are basically two different kind of hunts, high fence and low fence. Some of the outfits that look good on paper in addition to the ones posted earlier I have come across are: 4 Pines Ranch Hunters Creek Ranch Arrowhead Outfitters Hog Heaven Ranch Hog Mountain Ranch Helgram Pines Dos Plumas Ranch Does anyone here have any input whatsoever on any of these outfits? I also have a lead or two for some hunts that are not advertised on the web much. If anyone is possibly interested in a late spring or early summer trip to Texas for some hog hunting please let me know. This might be a good opportunity to team up for driving and get in on some hogs! Thanks, Nick PS I tried to contact Fort Rock Ranch but their follow through has been less than desirable. Good communication on something like this is a MUST!

Nice work!

Is anyone else getting pumped up for the January ritual a lot of us do every year? I'm starting to get pretty fired up. Need to be sure I have it all dialed in before go time! I don't have a tag yet, but have not been skunked on a leftover yet, so hope remains. I'm pretty sure I'll be going for the SW units hunt. If anyone has any pity for the most pathetic javelina hunter in the state (me), I'm open to hand outs, hand me downs, leftovers, and scraps and anything in between if you think you can help me get a javi! Good Luck to all in 2015!

I've posted some threads on my javelina misery in the forum here. You should look back a few years for my posts if you need a good laugh or two. This goes for anybody who might feel discouraged from a hunt. You can't possibly suck as bad as me!

Picked up my tags for the January archery hunts yesterday. Got a leftover javelina tag for the units on the west side of the state and a deer tag. Non-traditional habitat is probably not what the doctor ordered for the worst javelina hunter in the State, but this is what I can probably get away with having a new baby in the house. If anyone wants to join forces I'm open to any suggestions. Nick

Are you willing to ship that bad boy or hold it till I can pick it up? I'm in Yuma.

Not sure which border you are referring to, but both are on the move for sure. Javelina have made it as far west as the Yuma Foothills. Heard from Game and Fish WMs that they were on the golf course at Mesa Del Sol recently. The elk near Poston AZ was covered on this site earlier this fall and there is the story of the elk mentioned above from Gila Bend many years back is pretty darn far south as well.

I know of a place in Oklahoma that comes very highly recommended for bowhunting hogs but is also open to gun hunts. It's called Shiloh Ranch. There is also a place in Texas called Cinco Ranch where Rob Kiebler operates Fair Chase Ltd. That place is covered in javis but has hogs as well. These are hunts very commonly reviewed on Bowsite and come highly recommended. There might be other options for a pure gun hunt but I know these guys offer excellent bowhunting opportunities.

Way to go man! That is a gorgeous ram!

All very nice! Really like that standing full body mexicana ram with the orange horns! Spectacular!

Hi Ernesto, If there is anything I can do for you to help you with your condition let me know. I'm in Yuma. I pray that the Holy Spirit touches you with His healing hand!

You've had one heck of a season Rob! That is an awesome deer right there! Great Job!

I use a Kifaru Late Season with a Grab It most of the time. If it might get serious the Duplex Frame with Cargo Panel comes out. I think of hunting packs more for how much meat they can carry out than what little nic naks it can carry in. I can and usually do carry my bow in my hands very easily. My bow is only on my pack when it's really rough and I need all four hands for the most part, or hiking in or out in the dark. That being said I like the big bag with versatility via stuff sacks etc. versus a more divided and compartmentalized pack. Kifaru has one of if not the best suspension of any pack and their durability and customer service are top notch. Being Made in the USA put them over the top for me. Buy once, cry once...kinda like binos!

WOW! Nice bull right there! Many congratulations!

I have a 1960 Bear Kodiak that is by far my favorite bow. This is pretty much the same as the 59 model reproduction that is out again from Bear. Shooting a recurve just has that special feeling that is hard to explain. Don't get me wrong I'm not a died in the wool traditional guy or anything, but this bow is what put Bear on the map for good!

There seems to be quite a few on and near the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge. Only place I have seen them for sure. Still haven't heard a legitimate reason why they won't allow any kind of hunting for them. Maybe if we start putting some pressure on the Department they can help put some pressure on the Refuge to let us "manage" them?

As long as you are hunting on the "Island" at the refuge or anywhere else east of the old river channel you will be in AZ and the usual stamps is all you need. They used to have an organized hunt where you draw blinds and such and hunt over alfalfa or bermuda grass fields out of pre dug pit blinds. Pretty sure that is still going on at Farm Unit 2. Try these links for some more scoop on Cibola: http://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/WaterfowlHunt2012.pdf http://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/Unit%20II_Goose_Hunt.pdf http://secure.kinsail.com/partners/parks.asp?p=cibola&pt=fws Please let us know how you do!

Chip off the old block for sure! Congrats to you and the young man!

I replace my string when it frays excessively at the served areas. I also immediately replace my string if a bow does not come with a high quality string to start with. It takes a long time to wear out these newer materials but if they start to creep or stretch, it's time to get a replacement. Creep is easily noticed when your peep continues to rotate after shooting about 100 shots or so. I high quality string in good condition should not creep, rotate or stretch. If you are experiencing any of these issues it might be time to take a look at your string. Good Luck!

Colorado River @ Cibola National Wildlife Refuge is no big secret but gets a regular dose of geese every year, light and dark ones. If you really want to wack some snows go to Imperial Valley/Salton Sea area of California. Good Luck!

Way to go guys! Congratulations to the hunter and good on you guys for making that old timer's dreams come true!

Hey Bowsniper, Do you have a specific question you need an answer to, or were you looking for membership info? Yuma Valley Rod and Gun Club PO Box 6500 Yuma AZ 85366 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Yuma-Valley-Rod-and-Gun-Club/108065069243309 If you need the Club's President or another Officer I can get you in touch. Shoot me a PM if you don't want to discuss here. Good Luck!

Just about time to rekindle my "love/hate relationship" with the pesky collared peccary! As a side note, I found some javelina tracks in an area where I certainly did not expect to see them. Let's just say the javis have moved quite a ways west.